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1973 Canadian Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1973

September 23, 1973

Peter Revson's 1973 Canadian Grand Prix victory remains the last Formula One win by a US-born driver as of 2025.

Quick Facts

Year
1973
Category
general

Key Facts

Winner
Peter Revson (McLaren M23)
Race laps
80 laps
Championship round
14 of 15
Jackie Stewart race starts
99th and last career start
Second place
Emerson Fittipaldi (Team Lotus)
Third place
Jackie Oliver (Shadow)

By the Numbers

23
Winner
80laps
Race laps
14
Championship round
99
Jackie Stewart race starts

Location

Map of Bowmanville, CanadaMap of Bowmanville, CanadaBowmanville, Canada

Cause → Event → Consequence

Cause

The 1973 Formula One season entered its penultimate round at Mosport Park, Canada, with championship contenders still competing and veteran drivers including triple world champion Jackie Stewart nearing the end of their careers.

Event

On 23 September 1973, Peter Revson started second on the grid and went on to win the 80-lap race in his McLaren M23, with Emerson Fittipaldi finishing second for Team Lotus and Jackie Oliver claiming third in a Shadow. It was Jackie Stewart's 99th and final Formula One race start.

Consequence

Revson's victory proved to be both his last win and his last podium in Formula One. Jackie Stewart retired from the sport after this race, ending a career that included three World Championship titles. No US-born driver has won a Formula One Grand Prix since this event.

Timeline Context

Timeline around 197319731970197119721974197519761973 World Aquatics Championships — 1973 edition of the World Aquatics Championships1973 oil crisis — 1973 petroleum shortage1973 European Super Cup — football tournamentEurovision Song Contest 1973 — 18th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest1973–74 European Cup — 19th season of the UEFA club football tournament1973 Formula One season — sports season1973 World Women's Handball Championship — 1973 edition of the World Women's Handball ChampionshipEuroBasket 1973 — Basketball tournament1973-canadian-grand-prix-formula-one-motor-race-held-in-19-1973